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WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- You take ownership of key accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, monthly accruals, fixed asset management and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at scale.
- You support and coordinate month-end closing activities, delivering reliable, compliant financial reporting aligned with HGB requirements.
- You contribute to annual financial statement preparation and act as a key contact during internal and external audits.
- You challenge existing workflows, proactively driving improvements and automation in collaboration with Finance and DataOps.
- You support project-based financial initiatives and operational improvements together with our Director of Financial Controlling to strengthen our finance infrastructure as we grow.
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN
- The freedom, trust, and tools (we work with DATEV) to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world.
- Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs.
- Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market.
- Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget.
- Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward.
THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD
- German GAAP & Tax Law: You possess excellent knowledge of HGB and German tax regulations
- Experience in Accounting: You bring 3+ years in accounting, preferably including 1+ years in a high-growth tech or SaaS company
- Detail-Oriented & Reliable: You are detail-oriented, structured, and reliable — with a proactive mindset and the ability to independently improve processes.
- Communication Skills: You have excellent German skills and communicate clearly and confidently in English
- Educational Background: Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or certified training (e.g. Bilanzbuchalter)
- Nice to have: Experience with VAT, transfer pricing, international accounting topics or modern AP/AR automation tools is a plus.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS
No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen.…
